STOOLPIGEON Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word stoolpigeon. (close relations)
Definition of STOOLPIGEON
Best Alternative Words for STOOLPIGEON
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| canary | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police • a female singer • a moderate yellow with a greenish tinge • any of several small Old World finches adjective satellite • having the color of a canary; of a light to moderate yellow | ||||||||
| fink | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police verb • take the place of work of someone on strike • confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure | ||||||||
| sneak | verbv | |||||||
noun • a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible • someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions • someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police adjective satellite • marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed verb • to go stealthily or furtively • put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner • make off with belongings of others • pass on stealthily | ||||||||
| sneaker | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole • someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police | ||||||||
| snitch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police verb • take by theft • give away information about somebody | ||||||||
| snitcher | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a thief who steals without using violence • someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police | ||||||||
| stoolie | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police | ||||||||
| stool pigeon | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police • a dummy pigeon used to decoy others | ||||||||
